Wonsan weather in December (North Korea)

What can you expect from the weather in Wonsan during December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Wonsan generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 4°C, while night temperatures can drop to -5°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Wonsan in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 7 days of snow/rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 191 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Wonsan. May, June, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, July and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wonsan climate page with graphs.

 

Wonsan, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 43 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 52%  
SunshineSunshine 191 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in North Korea in December

Find out more about the weather in North Korea in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Wonsan in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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